A Global Green Deal

The Nation by Mark Hertsgaard | Feb. 25, 2009 (Opinion)

If human civilization is to have a realistic chance of surviving global climate change, President Barack Obama and mobilized citizens will have to lead a virtual revolution in America's approach to the issue. Because the hour is so late and America's role so central, Obama must lead, and be pressed to lead, on three fronts at once. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Politics, Business, Sci/Tech
Topics: Global Warming, Green Technology, Climate Change
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Feb 28, 2009 - 9:48 PM PST
Reviewed by: Dwight Rousu (review), Tanya J. Maurer (review)
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Feb 28, 2009 - 9:48 PM PST
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Dwight Rousu
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 by Dwight Rousu - Feb. 28, 2009

This is a broad and well written look at controlling runaway climate change, largely from a geopolitical viewpoint.

There is one worrisome quote: "Republicans are opposed, so saving the planet is just too ambitious." The politics of changing to a rational policy seem daunting.

Republicans are opposed, so saving the planet is just too ambitious. More »

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Tanya J. Maurer
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